Samsung Keyboard Autocorrect: Turn On Text Suggestions

To turn on text suggestions and autocorrect on the Samsung Keyboard, open Settings, go to General management > Samsung Keyboard settings > Text shortcuts, and toggle on Predictive text and Auto replace. This enables word suggestions as you type and automatic correction of common typos. Below, we explain the full process, what each setting does, and how to fix common issues.

Where to Find the Settings

The Samsung Keyboard settings are accessed through the phone’s main Settings menu, not through the keyboard itself. Here’s the exact path:

Open Settings (the gear icon).
Tap General management.
Tap Samsung Keyboard settings.
Tap Text shortcuts (on older One UI versions, it may be labeled Smart typing).

On this screen, you’ll see toggles for Predictive text, Auto replace, and Auto punctuate. Turning on Predictive text shows word suggestions above the keyboard. Turning on Auto replace automatically corrects misspelled words as you type. Both are needed for full autocorrect behavior.

What Each Toggle Does

Predictive text: Shows up to three word suggestions as you type. Tapping one inserts it. This is the “text suggestions” feature.
Auto replace: Automatically swaps a misspelled word with the top suggestion when you press space or punctuation. This is the “autocorrect” feature.
Auto punctuate: Inserts a period after double-tapping the space bar.
Auto capitalize: Capitalizes the first letter of sentences.

If you only want suggestions without automatic correction, turn on Predictive text but leave Auto replace off. If you want aggressive correction, turn both on.

How to Customize the Suggestion Bar

You can also control how the suggestion bar looks and behaves:

Show/hide the suggestion bar: While typing, tap the three-dot menu (â‹®) on the keyboard, then tap Text shortcuts or Predictive text to toggle the bar. This is a quick shortcut.
Add words to the dictionary: When a word you type is underlined in red, tap it and select Add to dictionary. This prevents it from being auto-corrected in the future.
Remove learned words: Go to Samsung Keyboard settings > Reset settings to clear your personal typing data. This is useful if the keyboard starts suggesting odd words.

Why Autocorrect Isn’t Working

If you’ve turned on the toggles but autocorrect still doesn’t work, check these common culprits:

Multiple keyboards: If you have Gboard or another keyboard installed, make sure Samsung Keyboard is the active one. You can switch by tapping the keyboard icon in the notification bar or in Settings > General management > Keyboard list and default.
Language mismatch: The keyboard’s language must match the language you’re typing in. Go to Samsung Keyboard settings > Languages and types and ensure your language is selected.
Personalized data disabled: Some features require “Learn from my usage”. In Samsung Keyboard settings, tap More typing options (or About) and check if Personalized data is enabled. If not, the keyboard won’t learn your corrections.
Battery saver or app optimization: On some phones, aggressive battery optimization can temporarily disable background services. Go to Settings > Apps > Samsung Keyboard > Battery and select Unrestricted.

How to Reset the Keyboard

If the keyboard behaves erratically (e.g., suggests random words or stops responding), a reset often fixes it. Go to Samsung Keyboard settings > Reset settings. This clears your learned words and custom dictionary but keeps your language and layout settings. You’ll need to re-add any custom words.

Comparison with Other Keyboards

Samsung Keyboard’s autocorrect is decent but not as aggressive as Gboard’s. Gboard tends to correct more aggressively and has better multi-language support. If you find Samsung’s autocorrect too weak or too intrusive, you can install Gboard from the Play Store and set it as default. The steps for enabling suggestions on Gboard are similar: Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard > Gboard > Text correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn’t my Samsung keyboard show suggestions?

Make sure Predictive text is toggled on. Also, check that the suggestion bar isn’t hidden. While typing, tap the three-dot menu and ensure “Text shortcuts” is checked. If it’s still missing, restart the phone or clear the keyboard’s cache (Settings > Apps > Samsung Keyboard > Storage > Clear cache).

How do I turn off autocorrect but keep suggestions?

In Samsung Keyboard settings > Text shortcuts, turn off Auto replace while keeping Predictive text on. You’ll still see suggestions, but the keyboard won’t automatically change your words.

How do I add a word to the Samsung keyboard dictionary?

When you type a word that gets underlined in red, tap on it and select Add to dictionary. You can also go to Samsung Keyboard settings > My dictionary to manually add or remove words.

Why does my keyboard autocorrect to the wrong word?

This usually happens because the keyboard learned a wrong correction from your typing history. Reset the keyboard’s learned data via Settings > General management > Samsung Keyboard settings > Reset settings. Then type the correct word a few times and tap the suggestion to teach it.

Can I use autocorrect in multiple languages at once?

Yes. Go to Samsung Keyboard settings > Languages and types, add the languages you need, and enable Auto switch if available. The keyboard will then suggest and correct based on the language you’re typing in, but it may be less accurate than using a single language.

Does Samsung Keyboard have a personal dictionary backup?

No, Samsung Keyboard does not offer a built-in cloud backup for your personal dictionary. If you reset your phone, your learned words will be lost. You can manually export your dictionary via Samsung Keyboard settings > My dictionary > More options (three dots) > Export, but this is only available on some newer One UI versions.

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